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I believe all the info you need is in the Cleveland (parker) wheel and brake manual and product catalog. Calipers are usualling 50-70 inlbs and wheel half assembly are 90 inlbs.

This should have been done during the the last annual inspection. Most IA's will create a list for this purpose. If the list is gone or incomplete, someone "should" go through all applicable AD's and make sure they have been complied with or decide if they are not applicable to the airframe...

Thank you very much. Very helpful.

Recently had a spat with a charging system and a new Cessna with a G1000 package. The charging system was INOP but if I would cycle the alternator switch off then on, the system would turn back on for a period of time then shut off. After a bit of throwing parts at it; alternator then ACU, I...

Thanks guys for the replies. My two concerns are basic training/technical training and the eventual deployment. Obviously that will be really strenuous on the family. I am already employed by a state institution and from my research they cannot fire me if I leave for basic training. So When...

I am 33 years old, married with three children under 9 years old. Currently an A&P/IA in the midwest. I have been speeking with the wife and I am seriously contemplating joining the reserve. I am looking to change my familys quality of life and secure future benefits. I was hoping if there...

That must be Delaware Municipal. KDLZ.

You cannot test the g-switch that way

Hahaha ok.

The question is, how does one truly test the presence of a sufficient signal radiated through its antenna? What is sufficient and and how does one determine it?

You must inspect the ELT annually per FAR 91.207. With this inspection you must make sure your remote switch works and the inertia module works as well. A test box must be used for these to gauge signal strength and correct signals. Activating the remote switch and hearing the beep will not...

Maintenance facilities, especially who have avionic shops should have the test box. Typically costs around an hour of shop time.

All 406 ELTs need to be tested using special equipment. The signal requires a box to pick up the digital signal and interpret it. You can find a few beacon testers that are below $800.00. Not cheap unfortunately.

Check out SairCorp. They will fabricate you a custom instrument panel to your specifications and to what color you want. Definitely an investment but they look great. you can very well just repaint the overlay. Check out planeplastics. You can order an entire sticker/placard kit.